MARC Affirms Its AA-IS Rating on Grand Sepadu (Nk) Sdn Bhd's Rm210.0 Million Sukuk
MARC Affirms Its AA-IS Rating on Grand Sepadu (Nk) Sdn Bhd's Rm210.0 Million Sukuk
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- 6 /20/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016062000001) Latest Announcement News ID : 2016062000001 Subject : GRAND SEPADU (NK) SDN BHD GRAND SEPADU (NK) SDN BHD Organisation Name: MALAYSIAN RATING CORPORATION News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 20/06/2016 Embargo Time: 09:30 AM Expiry Date: 04/07/2016 Priority: Medium Summary: MARC AFFIRMS ITS AAIS RATING ON GRAND SEPADU (NK) SDN BHD'S RM210.0 MILLION SUKUK Attachments: No attachment available. Disclaimer: The user, including a user who is also a FAST Participant, expressly agrees that the use of this website which is accessible at https://fast.bnm.gov.my/ is at the user's sole risk. The information contained in this FAST website is compiled by MyClear Sdn. Bhd. (MyClear) and is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. While MyClear makes every effort to ensure that information contained in the FAST website are accurate and disseminated in a timely and efficient manner, the user acknowledges that delays, errors, omissions or inaccuracies may occur. MyClear disclaims any liability pertaining to the consequences of any delays, errors, omissions or inaccuracies arising out of or relating to the FAST website or information, including but not limited to, any decision made or action taken by a user in reliance upon such information, or for damages suffered, whether direct, consequential, special, punitive, indirect or otherwise, notwithstanding having been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the event of any dispute, the official records of MyClear shall prevail. MyClear, Bank Negara Malaysia or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, agents or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering the FAST website, shall not be liable for any direct, consequential, special, punitive, indirect, incidental or other damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use or inability to use the FAST website or information, whether based on contract, tort, liability or otherwise, even if advised on the possibility of any such damages. Content https://fast.bnm.gov.my/fastweb/public/PublicInfoServlet.do?chkBox=2016062000001&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 1/2
- 6 /20/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016062000001) MARC has affirmed its AAIS rating on Grand Sepadu (NK) Sdn Bhd's (Grand Sepadu) issuance of RM210.0 million Sukuk Murabahah. The outlook on the rating is stable. Grand Sepadu is the concessionaire of the New North Klang Straits Bypass (NNKSB) expressway until 2032. The 17.5km expressway has four toll plazas namely Kapar, Kapar Westbound, Kapar Eastbound and Bukit Raja. Grand Sepadu is indirectly equally owned by Taliworks Corporation Berhad (Taliworks) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) with a 37.5% stake each. The rating takes into consideration the concessionaire's adequate cashflow coverages, supported by the resilient traffic performance on the NNKSB which has a mature and fairly stable profile. The rating also factors in the NNKSB's higher capacity as compared to alternative routes and the concessionaire's moderately leveraged capital structure. Moderating the rating are uncertainties associated with the scheduled toll rate hikes and timing of government compensations to maintain its debt service coverage levels. In addition, traffic on the NNKSB is also susceptible to any slowdown in operations at North Port and industrial activities. The NNKSB provides direct connectivity between North Port and major industrial areas in Klang Valley. For 2015, the NNKSB registered 0.25% yearonyear (yoy) growth with average daily traffic (ADT) of 87,746 vehicles; this however, was 2.1% below projections, mainly due to a drop in Class 3 and 5 vehicles at the Bukit Raja toll. Offsetting the decline was the higher number of Class 5 vehicles at the Kapar and Kapar Westbound toll plazas due to newlybuilt workers' quarters in the Kapar area. The growth in traffic volume at the Kapar toll plazas coupled with sufficient liquidity headroom, are expected to provide a buffer against traffic underperformance. For 2015, Grand Sepadu recorded toll revenue of RM41.7 million, 1.7% lower from the projected RM42.4 million. The contribution was mainly from the Bukit Raja and Kapar toll plazas which contributed 35.8% and 44.5% of total revenue respectively. Despite incurring higherthanexpected routine maintenance expenses, the company's operating profit of RM14.0 million was 7.5% above projection on the back of lower administrative expenses. This, coupled with lower finance costs, contributed to better profit before tax of RM2.8 million. Cash flow from operations (CFO) was negative after the unused advances of RM75.0 million were refunded to its parent prior to the sukuk issuance. Adjusting for the refund, CFO would have stood at RM24.2 million. As at endDecember 2015, Grand Sepadu's cash and bank balances of RM28.1 million are sufficient to cover its existing financial obligations of RM11.2 million in 2016 while its current debttoequity ratio of 2.84 times is well below the covenanted 4.50 times. MARC notes with some concern that Grand Sepadu has yet to receive government approval to implement the toll rate hikes which were scheduled for January 2016. The toll charges are expected to increase by between 10 sen to RM1.20 and are not expected to negatively impact the NNKSB given the capacity constraints of alternative nontolled roads. Nonetheless, the traffic flow of commercial vehicles which constituted 13.7% of the NNKSB's traffic volume in 2015 (2014: 14.0%) could be affected given its higher elasticity to toll rate hikes. In respect of cash flow projections under the base case, the concessionaire will have an average annual free cash flow of RM20.7 million from 2016 till 2027. MARC's sensitivity analysis shows that Grand Sepadu's cash flow is able to withstand toll hike deferrals but is more susceptible to traffic volume growth. Traffic volume would need to fall by 4.2% before the covenanted finance service coverage ratio (FSCR) of 1.75 times is breached in 2023. Grand Sepadu would still remain current on its debt service obligations with a minimum FSCR of 1.87 times under a highly stressed scenario of 3% traffic volume reduction and toll hike deferrals throughout the sukuk tenure. The stable outlook incorporates MARC's expectations that the concessionaire will generate stable cash flows to service the sukuk. However, the rating would come under pressure if there is significant downward deviation in Grand Sepadu's traffic performance. In addition, prolonged toll hike deferrals without timely compensations from the government and/or an aggressive dividend payout policy would negatively affect the rating. Contacts: David Lee, +6032082 2255/ david@marc.com.my. June 20, 2016 [This announcement is available in the MARC corporate homepage at http://www.marc.com.my] DISCLAIMER This communication is provided by Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) on the basis of information believed by MARC to be accurate and reliable as derived from publicly available sources or provided by the rated entity or its agents. MARC, however, has not independently verified such information and makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. Any assignment of a credit rating by MARC is solely to be construed as a statement of its opinion and not a statement of fact. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. © 2016 Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad https://fast.bnm.gov.my/fastweb/public/PublicInfoServlet.do?chkBox=2016062000001&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 2/2
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